Events for Thursday, April 30th, 2026.
Hey there, Cedar Rapids! 🎉
Thursday offers a full lineup across Cedar Rapids, starting with morning fitness, yoga, business workshops, and family story times, plus community garage sales and live coffeehouse music. The day continues with creative meetups, STEAM activities, and social groups, while the evening brings nature walks, gardening and cooking workshops, networking events, and author talks. You can wrap up the night with a Kernels game, live music, comedy, theater, or karaoke—making it an easy day to stay active, creative, and connected.
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties for helping make Cedar Rapids Daily possible and supporting all the amazing things happening in our community.
🌦️ Thursday Event Guide (April 30)
Forecast: Slight chance of rain | High: 57° | Low: 36°
🌅 Morning Events
Morning Stretch
📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 8 – 9 a.m. | 💲 Free
A gentle, yoga-inspired stretch class adaptable for all mobility levels.
Annual Spring Rummage Sale
📍 Noelridge Christian Church
⏰ 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | 💲 Free entry
Browse a wide variety of bargain-priced items during this multi-day sale.
Marion Business Academy: Unlocking Your Working Genius
📍 Marion Chamber of Commerce
⏰ 8 – 9:30 a.m. | 💲 $25
Learn how to identify and leverage your natural strengths to improve teamwork and productivity.
Palo City-Wide Garage Sales
📍 Palo United Methodist Church
⏰ 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 💲 Free entry
Explore community-wide garage sales featuring everything from collectibles to baked goods.
Metta Yoga (Gentle)
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | 💲 $15 drop-in
A beginner-friendly yoga session focused on breath, flexibility, and relaxation.
Together in Song Chorus
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
⏰ 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 💲 Free
A welcoming chorus designed for individuals with dementia, caregivers, and community singers.
Yoga Flow
📍 Illuminations
⏰ 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | 💲 Varies
A dynamic, breath-based yoga class suitable for all experience levels.
Preschool Story Time
📍 Ely Public Library
⏰ 10 – 11 a.m. | 💲 Free
Stories, songs, and crafts designed for preschool-aged children.
Sensory Story Time
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 10 – 10:30 a.m. | 💲 Free
A sensory-friendly story time with a calm, inclusive environment.
Standard Java (Live Music & Coffee)
📍 Kirkwood Community College
⏰ 10:10 a.m. | 💲 Free
Enjoy live music and coffee in a relaxed, coffeehouse-style setting.
Metta Yoga (Chair)
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. | 💲 $15
A seated yoga class focused on gentle movement and accessibility.
🧵 Midday Events
Scrabble Club
📍 Hiawatha Public Library
⏰ 1 – 4 p.m. | 💲 Free
Challenge your vocabulary in a fun and social Scrabble session.
Daytime Knit Wits
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 1 – 3 p.m. | 💲 Free
Bring your knitting or crochet project and connect with fellow crafters.
55+ Genealogy Workshop
📍 Bridge Senior Center
⏰ 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | 💲 Free/Varies
Learn the basics of researching and preserving your family history.
🎨 Afternoon Events
Makerspace Open Hours
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 3 – 6 p.m. | 💲 Free
Explore creative tech like 3D printers, Cricut machines, and more.
Community Day (Free Diapers)
📍 Eastern Iowa Diaper Bank
⏰ 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. | 💲 Free
Families can receive essential diaper supplies in a convenient drive-up format.
English Practice Conversation Group
📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 4 – 5 p.m. | 💲 Free
Practice conversational English in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Teen STEAM
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 4 – 5 p.m. | 💲 Free
Hands-on science, tech, engineering, art, and math projects for teens.
Happy Hour for Kids First
📍 The Olympic Southside Theater
⏰ 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | 💲 Free
A social fundraising event supporting children’s legal advocacy services.
Creative Friends Art Night
📍 Make/Believe CR
⏰ 5 – 8 p.m. | 💲 Free
Bring your own art project and create alongside others in a welcoming space.
Pokémon Night / Disney Lorcana League
📍 Turtle Power Games
⏰ 5 – 7 p.m. | 💲 Free
Casual and competitive gameplay for Pokémon and Disney Lorcana fans.
🌇 Evening Events
Spring Plant & Wildflower Walk
📍 Prairiewoods Franciscan Spirituality Center
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 💲 $10
Enjoy a guided nature walk exploring spring blooms and wildlife.
Nooks & Crannies Tour
📍 Brucemore
⏰ 5:30 – 7 p.m. | 💲 Varies
Go behind the scenes of the historic mansion with exclusive access.
YPN Safety Fair
📍 Kirkwood Community College
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Free
Meet local safety organizations and learn tips to protect your family.
Mindful Meditation
📍 Vella Yoga Health & Wellness
⏰ 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. | 💲 Varies
A guided meditation session focused on calming the mind and body.
Healthy Simple Meals Workshop
📍 Chris and Suzy DeWolf Family Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia
⏰ 5 – 6:30 p.m. | 💲 Free (registration required)
Learn to prepare healthy Mediterranean-style meals with live demos.
Growing Your Garden Workshop
📍 African American Museum of Iowa
⏰ 6 – 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Varies
Gain skills to expand your garden and improve food sustainability.
Relish the Region
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Cedar Rapids Convention Complex
⏰ 6 – 8 p.m. | 💲 Ticketed
Sample food and drinks from top regional restaurants in a lively tasting event.
Tango Práctica
📍 Cedar Rapids Public Library
⏰ 6 – 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Free
Learn and practice tango in a beginner-friendly group setting.
Blackout Poetry Workshop
📍 Ladd Library
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Free
Create poetry by transforming existing text into new artistic expressions.
Virtual Author Talk: Jason Reynolds
📍 Marion Public Library
⏰ 6 – 7 p.m. | 💲 Free (registration required)
Join a live virtual conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds.
🌙 Night Events
Kernels Baseball Game
📍 Veterans Memorial Stadium
⏰ 6:05 p.m. | 💲 Ticketed
Watch the Cedar Rapids Kernels take on West Michigan.
Bingo Night
📍 El Kahir Shrine
⏰ 6 – 9 p.m. | 💲 ~$6
Enjoy classic bingo with prizes and concessions available.
Game Night (Think & Drink)
📍 Spare Time Entertainment
⏰ 7 p.m. | 💲 Free
Compete in trivia, music games, or themed competitions.
Comedy Night
📍 The Ideal Theater & Bar
⏰ 7 p.m. | 💲 $12.35
A stand-up showcase featuring regional and touring comedians.
Live Music @ Raging Ryno’s
📍 Raging Ryno's
⏰ 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. | 💲 Cover varies
Enjoy live performances and a lively nightlife atmosphere.
Disney’s The Little Mermaid
📍 Theatre Cedar Rapids
⏰ 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Ticketed
A live stage production of the beloved Disney musical.
Kirkwood Concert Band: Movie Night
📍 Kirkwood Community College
⏰ 7:30 p.m. | 💲 Free / Donation
Enjoy cinematic music performed live by the concert band.
Karaoke Night
📍 The Keg
⏰ 8 – 11 p.m. | 💲 Free
Take the stage or cheer on others at this lively karaoke night.
🎨 Specialty & Ongoing Events
Pressed Flower Resin Workshop
📍 The Painted Butterfly DIY Studio
⏰ 6 p.m. | 💲 Ticketed
Create a custom resin suncatcher using pressed flowers and glass.
National Scrapbooking Day Crop Weekend
📍 Scrapmania
⏰ All weekend | 💲 Varies
A multi-day scrapbooking retreat with crafting and overnight options.
Special Thanks
A big shoutout to our sponsors, Cedar Rapids Bank and Trust and Gutschmidt Properties.
With five convenient locations across the greater Cedar Rapids area and yes, the best cookies on the planet, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is a place where relationships and service truly matter. From personal to business banking, CRBT is here to support you every step of the way. Come meet the People you can bank on at crbt.bank. Member FDIC
Employee-owned and tenant-focused, Gutschmidt Properties creates sustainable spaces that make a real community impact. From studios and sleeping rooms in their historic Smyth House, to both their old and new homes as part of the Rainbow Road project just off I‑380, or flexible commercial space at Averill House in downtown Cedar Rapids, they may have just the place for you. Every house has a story—write yours in one of their homes. Learn more at gutschmidtproperties.com.
Thank you for being part of the Cedar Rapids Daily community. We can’t wait to see you at these events! Until next time, stay curious and keep exploring.
Warm regards,
The Cedar Rapids Daily Team
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